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Highway 2 Closure Information

CSAH 2 Reconditioning Project

Project #: SAP 038-602-036
Highway: CSAH 2 (Highway 2)
Location: Murphy Creek (near White Pine Picnic Area) to Greenwood Lake Public Water Access
Scope: Reconditioning (replace culverts, reclaim existing pavement and resurface)
Schedule: June 23, 2025 – October 4, 2025
Traffic Impacts: Highway 2 closure with posted detour – July thru mid August. Single lane closures with travel delays in late June and mid-August thru September

UPDATES and additional information can be found at the Highway 2 Reconditioning project information page.

2025 Spring Road Load Restrictions

The Lake County Highway Department will end spring load restrictions (SLR) on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM EXCEPT for the following roads:

CR 131 Drummond GradeCSAH 7 (Cramer Road)CSAH 8 (Cramer Road)
CSAH 24 (Gun Club Road)CR 301 (Fors Road)CSAH 3 (Highway 3)

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength.  The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect.

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SP 038-607-015 – Bridge 38J44 and Approaches.pdf

Federal Project Number: FLAP 3825(217)
Project Location: CSAH 7 (Cramer Road) at Ninemile Creek, 10.1 Miles Northeast From Finland, MN
Work Type: Grading & Bridge No. 38J44
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Highest Funding Level: Federal
DBE Goal: Yes
Construction Start Date: Period A: August 4, 2025 or Period B: July 6, 2026
Construction End Date: Period A: October 18, 2025 or Period B: October 3, 2026

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2024 Spring Road Restrictions

The Lake County Highway Department will end spring load restrictions (SLR) on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM EXCEPT for the following roads:

UT50 Murphy Lake RdUT51 Tikkanen RoadUT52 Kari RoadUT53 Rikala Road
UT54 Koski RoadUT55 Ahlgren RoadUT56 Etelainen/Rinne RoadUT 57 Grondahl Road
UT58 Kamarainen RoadUT59 Nelson RoadCR118 Toivonen Road 

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength.  The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect.

Do Not Plow Snow Onto County Roads

Do not deposit snow on public roads! This includes pushing snow across county roads!

According to the Lake County Highway Department, depositing snow in any fashion onto a County Road is illegal and punishable as a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 160.27 and various local ordinances which prohibit plowing, shoveling, blowing or placing snow onto public roadways.  Any violation will be forwarded to the Sheriff’s Department in the interest of public safety.

Lake County Highway Department also cautions that the act of placing snow onto a public roadway can subject a person to a civil liability if a road hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump, occurs and causes a traffic accident.  This civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who actually placed the snow onto the roadway.  You also may be liable for damage to County snowplow equipment.

Lake County Highway Department asks all citizens to obey these rules which are designed to keep Minnesota’s 131,100 miles of streets, roads and highways safe during winter months.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Jason DiPiazza
Lake County Highway Engineer